Fiona O'Loughlin (Fianna Fail)
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I agree with what my colleagues have raised. Trade agreements are a hugely crucial area in terms of human rights. It is an area that we need to focus on, particularly with the upcoming Presidency, and one we should not lose sight of. I did not thank in my earlier contribution those who work in our missions across Europe. They do an incredible job. I have been fortunate enough to have met many of them, particularly through the Council of Europe. In addition, the Irish volunteers who go abroad to work with Irish Aid, GOAL and Trócaire do an important job. The focus going forward should be on Ukraine and Gaza obviously and on how we can help and support the undocumented. The Minister said that 60% of the support abroad goes to those who are vulnerable. They need our help in whatever way we can.